Even lions need a break occasionally. In Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, preparations for the Chinese New Year are in full swing. On January 29, the lion dance performance must be perfect. Chinese immigrants have been living in Indonesia for centuries, and in 2020 their number was estimated at just under 3.3 million – just under […]
Germany’s foreign trade agency, Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI), has published a new study examining current developments in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The study is available exclusively to Table.Briefings. After analyzing the figures and projects, GTAI identified three major trends in 2024: There were fewer projects in almost all regions of the world. […]
Good news for Swifties in China: The city of Shanghai announced that it is “optimistic” that it will be able to host a Taylor Swift concert this year. According to a report in The Paper, city officials have met with Swift’s staff. Known affectionately as “Meimei” in China, Swift has millions of followers on social […]
China sales of Europe’s largest car manufacturer, Volkswagen, fell ten percent to 2.93 million cars in 2024. The Volkswagen Group is also preparing for difficult market conditions in 2025. “As announced, we have deliberately prioritized sustainable value creation over higher volumes in the highly competitive environment in China in order to achieve our long-term strategic […]
Following the abduction of an actor, Chinese embassies in Thailand and Myanmar have been warning about scams that lure citizens abroad with supposedly high salaries and free flights and accommodation.The warning was prompted by the case of actor Wang Xing, who disappeared near the border between Thailand and Myanmar in early January after being lured […]
Western companies increasingly outsource activities to China in parallel structures – even if it makes no sense from a market economy perspective. In a new report, the EU Chamber of Commerce warns of the consequences of this silo formation. While companies still localize for commercial considerations, more than a third now also cite regulatory requirements […]
The city of Shanghai plans to permit foreign-owned hospitals. It is China’s first city to move forward with such plans. In September, the central government announced that it would allow purely foreign-owned hospitals at nine locations in the country. In addition to Shanghai, Beijing is also one of these locations.The aim is to attract investment, […]
After two consecutive years of growth, Chinese car exporters now expect a slowdown. On Thursday, Cui Dongshu, Secretary General of the Chinese Car Industry Association (CPCA), said that he does not expect any export growth in the electric segment in 2025. In 2024, there had still been an increase of a good 24 percent to […]
Who is more curious about whom? In Kunming, A Dai and Meng Meng officially introduced themselves to visitors for the first time. The two red pandas are twins and six months old. They live in the Yunnan Wildlife Park, which is located a few kilometers outside of Kunming and borders the Jindian National Forest Park.